Grenoble, Geneva & Lyon Airport Ski Transfers

Grenoble, Geneva & Lyon Airport Ski Transfers

TRANSFERS FROM GENEVA, GRENOBLE AND LYON AIRPORTS

Ben’s Bus sells cheap Geneva, Grenoble & Lyon Airport Shared Ski Transfers to most of the large French ski resorts. We’ve been selling low cost Grenoble Airport transfers since 2006, Geneva Airport transfers since 2009 and our Lyon Airport transfers since 2014.

LOW COST SKI RESORT TRANSFERS

Our airport shuttle buses can transport you to your favourite ski resort on a sensible budget. The resorts we cover include Tignes, Val d’Isere, Val Thorens, St Foy, Les Menuires, St Martin de Belleville, Les Arcs, Meribel, Mottaret, La Plagne, Alpe d’Huez, Les Deux Alpes, Serre Chevalier. Because our prices are so cheap, we can fill large buses and still provide great customer service. Our cheapest transfer costs just £34pp. However, with our group discounts, you could pay just over £29 for an Adult Single. If you travel with us, you’ll also be keeping your carbon footprint to a minimum. 

ABOUT BEN’S BUS

Ben’s Bus is a UK based company and was started by Ben, a keen skier and snowboarder. He saw the need for a quality, but cheap, ski transfer service. Ben’s Bus was the first company to partner with French coach companies in offering shared transfers with English speaking reps to help the journey go as smoothly as possible. We take the stress out of public transport, the expense out of private transfers and the hassle out of putting snow chains on hire cars. Every year Ben’s Bus has grown both in the number of resorts we service and the regularity of our buses. The only thing that has not kept up with our growth is our prices. Our Geneva, Grenoble & Lyon Airport Shared Ski Transfers remain the most competitive on the market.

OUR AIRPORT SHUTTLE SERVICE

Despite our cheap prices, we have never compromised on service. Ben’s Bus have representatives at Grenoble Airport, Geneva Airport and Lyon Airport to greet you when you arrive. It’s important to us that your ski holiday starts well. Our reps will guide you to your vehicle, liaise with our French drivers, who know the mountain roads better than anyone, and ensure you get on and off our bus at the right place. To find out more information about the journey you are interested in, please select your resort or airport from the top menu or click on a link below.

If you are looking for a private taxi, please visit our Private Transfers page

Les Allues Airport Transfers

The best option if you’re travelling to Les Allues is our GENEVA Airport to Les Allues service. From Grenoble and Lyon Airports, our buses only go as far as Moutiers, which is a short distance away. Visit our GRENOBLE to Moutiers or our LYON to Moutiers page for information on how to get from Moutiers to Les Allues. We also have transfers from Geneva to Meribel, Mottaret and Brides Les Bains.

AIRPORT TRANSFERS TO LES ALLUES

We run Les Allues airport transfers on week-ends during the 2024 / 25 ski season. Our shared transfers operate from 14th December 2024 – 6th April 2025 depending on which airport you use. We have many shuttle buses each day and we generally transport passengers in large coaches, which means cheaper fares and less of an environmental impact. With our group discounts, Prices start from just over £82pp Return.

TRANSFER TIMES TO LES ALLUES

Chambery Airport is the closest airport to Les Allues with the shortest transfer time, but it has a limited selection of flights. For a greater choice, consider flying into Geneva Airport (GVA), Lyon Airport (LYS) or Grenoble Airport (GNB). The transfer time depends on the traffic and weather. We allow extra time for the journey when we know travelling conditions may be difficult, such as during the French school holidays. Les Allues is at the start of the Meribel valley road, the D90.

Geneva Airport to Les Allues is 125 km. The transfer time is about 2 hours 30 mins. A Return costs from £82.25pp.

Get directions from Geneva Airport to Les Allues

Lyon Airport to Les Allues is 167 km. The transfer time to Moutiers is about 2 hours 10 minutes and costs from £79pp.

Get directions from Lyon Airport to Les Allues

Grenoble Airport to Les Allues is 166 km. The transfer time to Moutiers is about 2 hours and costs from £79pp.

Get directions from Grenoble Airport to Les Allues

Chambery Airport to Les Allues is 96 km. The transfer time is usually under 2 hours.

Get directions from Chambery Airport to Les Allues

Moutiers Coach Station is 11 km from Les Allues. The transfer time is about 15 minutes.  If you are arriving from Grenoble Airport or by eurostar, we’d recommend the local Les Allues public buses or a private taxi for onward travel from Moutiers.

BUS STOP IN LES ALLUES

Our transfer services to and from Geneva Airport use the bus stop on the corner of the main road. You will know you’re at the right stop as you will see 3 tall flagpoles towering above you. From here you can take a free in-resort shuttle bus to most accommodations in Les Allues. The map below will be shown on your e-Ticket along with the pick up time. You can see the stop on google maps here

LES ALLUES SKI RESORT

Les Allues is a small, authentic savoyarde village, popular with families. Sitting at an altitude of 1100m, its chalets, barns and narrow streets lend a distinctly mountain feel to the resort. It is connected to the higher ski resorts and pistes via the “Telecabine de l’Olympe”, about 500m from the centre of the town.

Les Allues offers an affordable way of experiencing the enormous 3 Valleys ski area, which includes Val Thorens and Courchevel. That’s more than 600km of marked runs, serviced by 200 ski lifts. As well as 49 black runs, 175 reds, 207 blues and 66 greens, your 3 valley ski pass will allow you access to 2 glaciers, ensuring your ski holiday is snow-guaranteed.

TRANSPORT, TOURISM AND WEATHER INFORMATION

We believe we offer the cheapest Les Allues Airport Ski Transfers from Grenoble, Geneva and Lyon Airports.

Resort Information: Explore the Les Allues Tourist Office website

Weather Forecasts: Try the Meteo France website

Snow Reports: The Les Allues snow-forecast website is a trusted snow report or take a peek at the live Meribel Valley webcams

Pistes Maps: Try here for a piste map of the 3 Valleys

Car Hire: Remember to add on the cost of snow chains, petrol, tolls, parking in resort and the insurance excess.

Visit the websites for Geneva Airport, Lyon Airport, Grenoble Airport or Chambery Airport for more information about the airports themselves.

Grenoble Airport to Bourg St Maurice transfers

GRENOBLE AIRPORT TO BOURG ST MAURICE

Ben’s Bus operates Grenoble Airport to Bourg St Maurice ski transfers on weekends during the 2024 / 2025 ski season. Bourg St Maurice is a town on the valley floor and the transport hub for the nearby ski resorts. If you’re flying into Grenoble Airport and you need to get to Val d’Isere or Tignes, we probably have a bus that will take you all the way there. If you’re heading to Les Arcs, Sainte Foy or La Rosiere, consult the sections below to see how to get from Bourg to your resort.

TRANSFER PRICES FROM GRENOBLE AIRPORT TO BOURG ST MAURICE

We offer the cheapest shared transfers on the market whilst still offering a fantastic service. Our ski transfers buses are regular and timely and we have many staff to help your journey go as smoothly as possible. Our prices from Grenoble Airport to Bourg St Maurice are £93pp Return and £52pp for a Single. With some great discounts for groups, you could be paying as little as £82pp Return. Children under 12 enjoy a further 10% discount. There’s no cheaper way of getting from Grenoble Airport to Bourg St Maurice.

We also have airport buses from Geneva Airport & Lyon Airport to many destinations, including Geneva Airport to Les Arcs.

OUR TRANSFERS ARE NOW CARBON NEUTRAL!

We’re delighted to announce that we will now offset all our vehicle carbon emissions. When you book a shared transfer, you’ll already be travelling in the most environmentally friendly way. We use large 50-seater coaches so your carbon footprint for that part of the journey is shared with all our other passengers. However, we’ve gone a step further and are now making all our buses carbon neutral by contributing to the installation of solar panels in African villages.

Get In Touch

Our Grenoble Airport transfers for the 2023 / 24 season will go on sale towards the end of August. To be notified when we are live, visit this page and a pop up will appear. Enter your email address into the form and we will contact you when we are live.

To find out about the dates we operate on, which resorts we cover and our bus times, please expand the FAQ’s further up this page.

If you really need to get in touch, please use the email ku.oc.subsneb@ofni, but please be patient as we may take longer than usual to reply as we are busy trying to get our timetable loaded up and live for our customers to book.

Thank you.

La Grave Airport Transfers

La Grave is a small, traditional skiing and mountaineering village on the road between Bourg d’Oisans & Serre Chevalier. Ben’s Bus offers a shared airport shuttle from Grenoble Airport to La Grave most Saturdays during the 2024 / 25 winter ski season. On all other days, we can take you as far as the Lac du Chambon. We also have a Saturday morning service from Lyon Airport to Le Lac, which is situated about 15 mins from La Grave. From here you would need to take a private taxi (around €40) or a public buses. Expand the sections below for more information about onward transport and to see a map of our bus stop.

AIRPORT TRANSFERS TO LA GRAVE

Our Saturday service from Grenoble Airport to La Grave runs from the 21st December – 29th March 2025. Our prices to La Grave are £97pp Return & £52.50pp Single. With our group discounts, you could pay just £85pp Return. Visit our Grenoble Airport to La Grave page for more information.

From Grenoble Airport to the Lac du Chambon, we have a service connecting with every single scheduled flight, from the 14th December – 12th April 2025. Our prices are £59.50pp Return & £34pp Single, but with our group discounts, you could pay just £52pp Return.

From Lyon Airport to the Lac du Chambon, we have 1 morning service every Saturday from the 14th December – 29th March 2025. Use our online booking form to enter your dates and then your flight details. Our website will then show you if we have a bus to suit your flight. Our prices are £75pp Return & £41.50pp Single, but with our group discounts, you could pay just £66pp Return.

Our Bus Stop in La Grave is in the centre of the town, on the main road, opposite the Tourist Office. You can view our La Grave Bus Stop in googlemaps.

Please see our Children’s page to see our policy and pricing on carrying children.

LA GRAVE SKI RESORT

La Grave is an international off-piste mecca situated at the foot of the La Meije mountain. It is a unique village offering a unique skiing experience. Mostly made of stone, due to the scarceness of wood and the history of fires in the town, there is a good selection of  accommodation although no luxury hotels. It is a resort for true mountain lovers – and not one for beginners! It is strongly advised to hire a guide to explore this area as the pistes are not groomed and there is no formal avalanche control.

Skiing in The Time of Brexit

Posted 6th December 2020

HOW WILL BREXIT AFFECT ME IF I WANT TO GO SKIING IN FRANCE?

Thinking about skiing in France in the 2021 / 2022 season but worried about what paperwork you will need? There have been a few changes due to Brexit, so it’s understandable if you’re confused. We’ve been keeping a close eye on things and have summarised what we’ve learnt below.

Our blog post about entry requirements for Switzerland and France is also quite useful.

Our page dedicated to Coronavirus and Safety explains what you can do to help everyone stay safe whilst on our ski transfer buses and on holiday.

Read about our Refund Policy and how upgrading to Ben’s Bus Plus gives you the peace of mind everyone is looking for.

WHICH AIRPORT ARE YOU FLYING INTO?

If you are flying into Grenoble Airport or Lyon Airport, and skiing in France, then you only need to worry about what France asks of you. You’ll either need to be fully vaccinated or have a negative test. Regardless of where you are coming from, you will need to fill in the Declaration sur l’honneur form.

If you are flying into Geneva Airport, then you also need to consider what the Swiss ask of you. If you are fully vaccinated and have tickets booked to transit straight to France, you should be ok. All the ski resorts we cover are in regions in France so you need to ensure your comply with the French rules. You will need to fill in an entry form before landing at Geneva Airport.

I AM BRITISH AND COMING IN FROM THE UK

Brexit hasn’t had much impact on Brits holidaying in France. However, since the UK’s departure from the EU, British nationals are required to have at least 6 months validity on their passport. Use the Government’s passport validity tool to be sure. Ensure you have adequate health insurance and/or check your E111 is still valid. You can find more up to date info, including about Covid-19 on the UK FCO page for France or the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs website. The Ambassador’s website has regular updates with the latest news.

The information above is intended as a guide only. Ben’s Bus cannot be held responsible for inaccurate or out of date information. To be certain of the current laws, guidelines and entry requirements, you should visit the official Government websites. This page was last updated on the 26th Nov 2021.

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Grenoble Airport to Vaujany transfers

GRENOBLE AIRPORT TO VAUJANY

Transfers from Grenoble Airport are only available to Rochetaillee, a small village at the bottom of the mountain. From here you can arrange your own transport (usually a taxi) to Vaujany. Our services leave Grenoble Airport a maximum of 2.5 hours after your flight arrives and we service every scheduled flight into and out of Grenoble Airport. We also have a stop at Bourg d’Oisans. Expand the sections below for details on how to get from these stops to Vaujany. If you’re flying into Lyon Airport (LYS), check out our Lyon Airport to Vaujany page.

TRANSFERS FROM GRENOBLE AIRPORT TO VAUJANY

We have the cheapest rates on the market whilst still offering a fantastic level of service. Our ski transfers buses are regular and timely and we have many English speaking staff to help your transfer go smoothly. A Return ski transfer from Grenoble to Rochetaillee with Ben’s Bus will cost just £58pp Return. With some great discounts for groups you could be paying as little as just under £51pp Return. We also offer a 10% discount for children under 12. We cannot find a cheaper way of getting from Grenoble Airport to Vaujany.

Our Grenoble Airport Ski Transfer Questions page has answers to many FAQ’s about our service.

OUR TRANSFERS ARE NOW CARBON NEUTRAL!

We’re delighted to announce that we will now offset all our vehicle carbon emissions. When you book a shared transfer, you’ll already be travelling in the most environmentally friendly way. We use large 50-seater coaches so your carbon footprint for that part of the journey is shared with all our other passengers. However, we’ve gone a step further and are now making all our buses carbon neutral by contributing to the installation of solar panels in African villages.

Ski Holiday Flights | How to Reduce CO2 Emissions

Updated 8th May 2024

HOW TO REDUCE YOUR CARBON FOOTPRINT WHEN FLYING TO YOUR SKI HOLIDAY

After a summer of extreme floods, heatwaves and wildfires, the issue of Climate Change has never felt so real. Sustainability has become an important part of all our lives. Many travellers are now asking “How can I reduce my carbon footprint and still fly to my ski holiday?”

Carbon offsetting initiatives such as easyJet’s sustainability scheme are helpful, but they don’t eliminate the CO2 emitted when flying. However, done right and over a certain distance, flying is not actually as bad as some people think. Trains and cars still use energy and electricity is not yet 100% green. The extra emissions caused by congestion if everyone were to stop taking planes needs to be considered.

TOP TIPS TO REDUCE YOUR CO2 EMISSIONS WHEN FLYING

1. TAKE DIRECT FLIGHTS

A large percentage of greenhouse gas emissions on short flights are used on take-off. There’s a huge selection of direct flights to airports such as Geneva, Grenoble and Lyon, so it’s hard to justify stop-over flights via places like Amsterdam or Munich.

If you can’t find a flight that suits your budget / time, Skyscanner has a great function where you can click “Add Nearby Airports”. You could also fly into one airport and out of another if the times / prices suit you better.

2. USE PUBLIC TRANSPORT TO GET TO THE AIRPORT

For some people, driving to the airport cannot be helped. Electric cars are great, but remember that not all electricity is green yet and your car still contributes to congestion. Consider getting a taxi to the bus / train station if you have bags / children in tow.

Most UK airports do have good public transport access. Find out how to get to your UK airport by bus or by train. It can also be cheaper when you factor in airport parking and it’s a nicer way to arrive, since you’re usually dropped right outside Departures.

3. USE SHARED TRANSFERS TO GET UP TO YOUR SKI RESORT

Most of the big resorts like Tignes, Val Thorens and Val d’Isere have at least one shared transfer service, public bus or train service. See a list of which ski resorts we cover.

Just one Ben’s Bus can potentially replace 15-20 private transfers / hire cars on the road. On the busy weeks for ski resorts, the congestion on the access roads can sometimes result in total gridlock. This slow moving traffic caused by so many vehicles considerably increases the CO2 emissions / person.

4. HIRE SKIS IN RESORT

Ski hire shops have come a long way in recent years. Prices are very reasonable and probably comparable with the extra cost of bringing your skis / board on a plane. That extra weight adds a lot of CO2 onto your carbon footprint.

Most shops have a large range of modern equipment and some even deliver to your accommodation. You don’t need to lug your gear to and from the airport and wait at the oversized luggage. Visit our discounted ski hire page to get a quote.

5. PACK LIGHT

Every extra kilo in your bag means more CO2 going into the atmosphere. This article by Fly Aware explains how if everyone on a Heathrow to Frankfurt flight took 1kg less in their luggage, in 1 year they would have collectively saved 60 tonnes of Co2!! You’ll also put less strain on your body, so you’ll arrive fresher and fitter to enjoy your ski holiday.

Set yourself a challenge this year to see which of our top tips you can use and how many kilos you can shed:

– DON’T OVERPACK. Give more thought to what goes in your bags. Do you really need all those clothes? Potential Saving = 3kg

– LAPTOPS and chargers don’t make for a relaxing holiday. Maybe your phone can do everything? Potential Saving = 2.5kg

– LIGHTWEIGHT SKI GEAR. For instance, Merino wool thermals are very light and effective. Potential Saving = 1kg

– TOWELS & LINEN. Check if your accommodation could provide or rent towels and sheets. Potential Saving = 1kg

– TOILETRIES such as shower gel and shampoo could be bought in resort and shared. Potential Saving = 0.5kg

– CO-ORDINATE with your friends so you don’t bring 4 sets of hairdryers / speakers. Potential Saving = 0.5kg

– DUTY FREE. Check if your arrival airport offers a pick up service. Potential Saving = 1kg

– LOSE WEIGHT. Easier said than done! Potential Saving = ????kg

For those who aren’t regular skiers, or just trying it for the first time, you could rent your ski clothes in resort. This would also save you a lot of money.

6. CHOOSE A RESORT IN EUROPE

The US and Japan are inviting, exciting destinations if you’re lucky enough to afford it. Perhaps those long-haul flights could be used for a longer trip though? You could include skiing in a 3 week holiday to that country? The ICAO has developed a flight CO2 calculator. Below is a list of how much CO2 is produced for a Round trip flight from London, in economy class.

Tokyo, Japan =  774kg of CO2

Denver, Colorado, United States =  764kg of CO2

Geneva, Switzerland =  200kg of CO2

As a comparison, driving to Geneva, Switzerland = 171kg of CO2 (according to the CO2 myclimate website). This is based on a 2,000km round trip from London to Geneva in a mid-range petrol car with 4 of you in the car. This is interestingly not that much less than flying! Put a roof box on the car and it adds between 10-25% to your fuel bill, so flying becomes a carbon-efficient way of getting to the resort.

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Grenoble Airport Transfers

Grenoble Airport Ski Transfers operate throughout the 2024 / 2025 winter ski season. Low cost but great value ski transfers is our specialty. We are the cheapest travel option out of Grenoble Airport, with prices from just £52pp Return. Ben’s Bus has been running shared ski transfers for 19 years. Our experienced and friendly team will ensure your transfer is safe, comfortable and efficient – and all at the best possible price.

GRENOBLE AIRPORT SHARED TRANSFERS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE FOLLOWING SKI RESORTS

We can also help you if you are travelling to La Tania, Peisey and Les Coches (from Aime) La Rosiere, Villard Reculas and Auris en Oisans. Our transfers buses can take you most of the way there. If you are looking to get to Grenoble city centre on the shuttle bus, visit this page of our website.

HOW TO FIND THE BENS’ BUS REP AT GRENOBLE AIRPORT

Our coaches generally park right outside the exit for the Arrivals. They usually have Ben’s Bus signs in the window displaying their destination. On Saturdays and Sundays, our uniformed reps will greet you and show you your bus. If you cannot find our rep, please be back at the Arrivals 30 minutes before your departure time. On weekdays, we don’t have reps but our drivers will have your name on his list and a sign in his windscreen. 

Information about how to find our reps in your resort will be displayed on your eticket once you book with us.

BEN’S BUS TRANSFER SERVICE FROM GRENOBLE AIRPORT

Ben’s Bus started operating out of Grenoble Airport in 2006 and is now the largest provider of airport ski transfers. We offer regular and reliable shuttle buses to all the major French ski resorts. When you arrive, a Ben’s Bus rep or driver will help you to your coach, which are usually parked right outside the Arrivals Lounge. This means you get the quickest transfer time possible to your ski resort. All vehicles used by Ben’s Bus are fully insured, registered and licensed to operate in France.

GRENOBLE AIRPORT INFORMATION

Grenoble Isère International Airport, also known as Grenoble St Geoirs Airport (GNB) is situated 51 kms (about 30 miles) North West of Grenoble. It is very close to the A48 motorway. Originally built in 1967 for the 1968 Grenoble Winter Olypmics, the airport has recently grown significantly, both in size and passenger volume. It is serviced by many Low Cost Airlines such as easyJet, Ryanair, BA, Norweigan, Transavia and Jet 2. Flights arrive from various destinations in the UK, Ireland, Holland and Sweden. It benefits from being quite a small airport as you usually clear customs & baggage reclaim relatively quickly.

We also operate Geneva Airport Ski Transfers and Lyon Airport Ski Transfers

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